These inspirational stories are all from the dedicated parents, students, and graduates we have the privilege to help each day.
Congratulations, Renee! She’s recently secured a clerical position with the State of Michigan. 😊 Before we met her, Renee had been working as an administrative assistant in her father’s business. She never expected it to suddenly close, and Renee wasn’t sure she had the skills or expertise needed to thrive in another position. A combination … See details
Meet Brianna – a woman on the move. She came to FSC because she wanted new opportunities to become the best version of herself possible and provide security for her baby on the way. Doing some career exploration, she saw how her customer service background and interest in healthcare could meet in some exciting jobs. … See details
“Before starting the TrANS program, I was going to college on a basketball scholarship,” says Jeremy. He’s nineteen years old and was feeling good about his prospects, until the pandemic threw everything on its head. “The college closed permanently after COVID-19 escalated, and other colleges were too expensive,” Jeremy tells us. He moved back in … See details
The clock was ticking. Matheau was living in a temporary home and had just 90 days to get on his feet. He didn’t have any income, transportation, or even a driver’s license, but he did have someone in his corner who told him about FSC. Thanks to that referral, Mat got more than a solid start: he also got some wheels, a raise, and … See details
When health issues took Donya out of the workforce, she joined Wisconsin Works to support her family while applying for disability benefits – only to have them denied. She’d all but resigned herself to the sidelines but knew she had to do something to care for her children. That’s when she started working with W-2 … See details
Dawn was a busy mom who was moving up – she had a good job, and she was finishing her bachelor’s degree. Then suddenly, her health took a big hit. It’s an all-too familiar story. Her health kept her from working, and the medicals bills started piling up. She wondered if she could support her … See details
A little over a year ago, Yadira moved her four children from the southern U.S. to Wisconsin. She was hoping to find a home with more opportunities for them. Before she started participating in FSC’s programs, however, she had all she could handle just trying to get settled. “Yadira was very excited about the opportunity … See details
We’d be missing out if we didn’t celebrate one more woman in construction this week who’s been impressing us since day one. Back in 2015, Tia was just starting her construction career as a flagger. She’d put her education on hold to raise her family, and when finances became tight, construction was her saving grace. … See details
